David Alaba (CB) - 7/10 - What a way to mark your El Clasico debut. Eder Militao (CB) - 7/10 - Once again showed great awareness and read the game brilliantly to remain solid throughout. Sealed the game once pushed up, however, capitalising on Barca's late desperation. Lucas Vazquez (RB) - 6/10 - Struggled to contain the danger on Barcelona's left-hand side and often relied on the support of his defensive colleagues. Thibaut Courtois (GK) - 6/10 - Not threatened much at all and was unlucky not to have kept a clean sheet. Real Madrid take the lead at Camp Nou ⚪ /swLZ3pjcQ1- Premier Sports October 24, 2021 What a way for David Alaba to announce himself in #ElClasico! ? Sergi Roberto (CM) - 6/10 Luuk de Jong (ST) - N/A Real Madrid player ratings 5. Sergio Aguero (ST) - 7/10 - Looked lively after coming on and opened his account for his new side. Floated into pockets of space and injected a spark into his side's attacking play with neat and clever play. Philippe Coutnho (AM) - 7/10 - Had an instant impact following his introduction at half-time. It was no more than a consolation before the final whistle, but Sergio Aguero has his first goal for Barcelona ? /YGQmpZ4BUl- Premier Sports October 24, 2021 Began to show the creativity and inventiveness that makes him so dangerous, registering five key passes, although couldn't provide anything decisive. Memphis Depay (LW) - 6/10 - Much more influential when moved back into a central position for the second half. Ansu Fati (ST) - 6/10 - Proved more threatening after the break but was well marshalled and never really got a hold on the game. Otherwise, had little joy offensively and then became Vinicius' latest victim as he was pushed back to the right of defence. Sergino Dest (RW) - 3/10 - Shocking miss when the game was goalless - one that will haunt him. MidfieldersĪnsu Fati on the ball against Real Madrid / Soccrates Images/GettyImages Defended resiliently for the majority but couldn't produce in the final third. Gave his all and more to surge up and down the left, although on this occasion couldn't replicate his usual impact. Jordi Alba (LB) - 6/10 - Couldn't have guessed he was a fitness doubt beforehand. Eric Garcia (CB) - 6/10 - Demonstrated good pace and alertness on the cover - particularly against Vinicius - to stifle several moves, but showed his inexperience when dragged towards the ball as Real countered for the opening strike. Gerard Pique (CB) - 6/10 - A composed showing from the leading voice of La Blaugrana's defence, remaining strong for the most part. Caught out for the opener and hooked off at the break. Oscar Mingueza (RB) - 4/10 - Started the afternoon strongly, although gradually descended into a state of despair at the hands of Vincius Jr. Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK) - 6/10 - Forced into a couple of stops, but had little chance of stopping Alaba's thunderbolt and no chance of keeping out the second. Now, let's get to the player ratings from El Clasico.Įric Garcia marshals Vinicius Jr / LLUIS GENE/GettyImages Subsequently, Real Madrid move back to La Liga's summit on goal difference, while Barcelona remain in eighth place having played nine fixtures. The result signals Los Blancos' fifth successive victory over their famous rivals. It proved too little too late for Koeman's men however, as the referee blew for full-time immediately after. Dest's cross from the right was met clinically by Sergio Aguero, who tapped in for his first goal in Barcelona colours. Three minutes later, the hosts notched a goal of their own. The subsequent rebound was slotted into an empty net by Lucas Vazquez to make it 2-0. In the end, it was another counter attack that sealed the result in the 94th minute.įollowing a wave of Barcelona pressure, Real Madrid broke forward with Marco Asensio seeing a shot saved brilliantly by ter Stegen. The two sides proved well-matched after the break, with both seeing periods of control and squandered opportunities. David Alaba started the move by picking Memphis Depay's pocket, before collecting Rodrygo's pass and emphatically finishing past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The USMNT international was made to rue his mistake shortly after, as Carlo Ancelotti's side broke the deadlock with a deadly counter attack in the 32nd minute. Ronald Koeman's side started the game well, showing great intensity to overwhelm their visitors' usual conductors in midfield, and should've found themselves one up after 25 minutes when an unmarked Sergino Dest criminally blazed over the bar from close range. Real Madrid came away from Camp Nou with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in Sunday afternoon's El Clasico, moving Los Blancos back to the top of the table.